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At Least 22 Killed on Deadliest Day for U.S. Tornadoes in 5 Years

Officials said at least 22 people were killed in Alabama as a vicious tornado outbreak ripped across the South on Sunday.

The violent storms left debris strewn across southern Alabama and Georgia, the Florida Panhandle and into parts of South Carolina.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office told local media that no fewer than 22 people were killed when at least two tornadoes hit the southern Alabama county. The sheriff later said some of the victims were children; the National Weather Service said the first twister was at least EF3 in strength and was a half-mile wide or more.

Sunday was the deadliest day for tornadoes in the United States in nearly five years.

Read more at The Weather Channel

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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